Gillibrand: Congress Needs Sexual Harassment Legislation

As the entertainment industry continues coming to grips with some high profile sexual harassment allegations, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants new legislation to help curb similar conduct in Congress.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (file)

Gillibrand says her legislation would create more transparency in Congressional offices and give alleged victims more protection. The bills come after a new report of female lawmakers accusing colleagues of sexual harassment.

Gillibrand says some highlights of her legislation would modernize the process for sexual harassment victims to file reports, offer interns the same resources as full-time staff, require all offices to post notices detailing the rights and protections of employees.